San Diego Chargers news, rumors and injuries

Fantasy Tip: Mariota is expected to be selected early in the first round, so the Chargers likely would have to trade up if they wanted Mariota. The Chargers have Philip Rivers, but he is entering the final year of his contract. Mariota would not be a fantasy option if he joins the Chargers.

San Diego city and county governments have formed an alliance and will work in tandem to solve the stadium project for the San Diego Chargers. The plan is to share costs to bring in consultants and attorneys. "The city and county are going to be in this together," Mayor Kevin Faulconer said. "The leadership of Ron (County Supervisor Ron Roberts) and the Board are terribly important. As you know, we haven't always had everyone together."

Fantasy Tip: As things currently stand, expect Oliver to be the workhorse on the ground, while Woodhead could be a decent option in PPR leagues. Brown possesses the least fantasy value as of now, but things could change drastically during the draft and/or training camp.

Fantasy Tip: Oliver could enter offseason workouts as the No. 1 running back, but there is a good chance the team adds a running back in the draft to compete for the starting job. Oliver performed well when he was the starter this past season and could be a No. 2 fantasy back next season if he is the starter.

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers likely will not be traded even though he plans to play out his current contract, according to sources. The team wants to sign Rivers to a long-term contract and could use the franchise tag on him next offseason.

Fantasy Tip: Rivers likely will remain with the team and be the starting quarterback next season. Rivers will have most of his weapons back next season and could be a starting fantasy quarterback most weeks on FantasyScore in 2015.

Free-agent CB Patrick Robinson (Saints) signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the San Diego Chargers Thursday, March 19. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, $1 million base salary ($250,000 guaranteed) and up to $1 million in playing time incentives.

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota is scheduled to work out for the San Diego Chargers next month, and many around the league are speculating that the team could be serious about trading up for Mariota in the year's draft. The Chargers may be prepared for a future without QB Philip Rivers, as the 2015 season is the final year of his current deal. However, general manager Tom Telesco said that the team isn't thinking of trading Rivers.

Fantasy Tip: The rumors about the Chargers trading for Mariota may be far-fetched. While Rivers should be an acceptable QB1 in many weeks in 2015, Mariota won't be anything more than a weak QB2 in standard leagues in his rookie season, no matter what team he's playing for.

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers isn't currently thinking about a contract extension with the team, but he believes he'll play out his current contract that ends after the 2015 season. "What I can control and all I know as of today, I am signed up for one more year," Rivers said. "I guess things could change, but with all the uncertainty in many aspects, I don't see it changing before camp gets here, and when camp gets here I'm even more certain to play it out." He won't rule out playing in Los Angeles if the team moves there, but there are more appealing cities for he and his family. The Chargers could put the franchise tag on Rivers for 2016, and there is speculation brewing that San Diego is prepared for a future without Rivers.

Fantasy Tip: If Rivers stays in San Diego for the 2015 season, his value likely won't change all that much from last season. The Bolts lost a few offensive weapons from last year, but they still have enough to make Rivers an acceptable QB1 in many weeks.

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers (back) has been working out nearly every day at Chargers Park, although not to the level he normally would be at this time of year. Still, he declared Tuesday, March 17, that he will be ready for the team's offseason program.

There are also rumors the team could be interested in Oregon QB Marcus Mariota, and the team could be preparing for a future without Rivers. There have been no talks between the team and Rivers, and the team could conceivably place a franchise tag on him next offseason.

Fantasy Tip: It would be strange to see someone else running the offense in San Diego, as Rivers has been there for a while now. It remains to be seen if the team would be willing to trade up, and pay a heavy price to do so, to get Mariota, or whether Rivers will be with the team for the next few years. We'll find out in the next month, though. Rivers had a very nice season, but he turns 33 in December and is heading into the twilight.